Mama Tess Artisan Kitchen brings a Pioneer Saloon connection to Southern Highlands

From Goodsprings to the neighborhood

Mama Tess Artisan Kitchen is open in Southern Highlands, with a menu centered on sandwiches, soups, salads and elaborate shakes. The business is led by Stephanie “Mama Tess” Richter, who identifies herself on the restaurant’s website as a resident of Southern Highlands and Goodsprings and co-owner of the Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings.

The new restaurant gives that operator a presence closer to the southwest valley’s residential neighborhoods. It is a separate concept, so diners should use the Artisan Kitchen’s own menu rather than assuming the saloon’s offerings carry over.

What the operator describes

The restaurant’s official introduction highlights homemade recipes and mentions a BLT 2.0 among its sandwiches. Shakes, malts and desserts form another part of the offering.

The business also promotes organic ingredients and locally farmed options. Those are the operator’s descriptions; this report has not independently audited sourcing or established that every menu ingredient meets those descriptions.

Useful details

Eater lists Mama Tess Artisan Kitchen at 11350 Southern Highlands Parkway and gives the phone number as 702-330-9116. Contact the restaurant for its current hours and menu before making a dedicated trip. Its own website confirms the business is open, but this report does not assign an exact first-service date.